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Certificate III in Light Vehicle Mechanical Technology

AUR30620
Trades & constructionCertificate IIINationally recognised
Level 3AQF level
36Units to complete
1 to 2 yearsAQF length guide
159Training providers
Jul 2026Latest release
Source: training.gov.au · AQFQualification details and status from training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education (AUR30620, current release). Typical length is the Australian Qualifications Framework volume-of-learning guide for a Certificate III; actual course length varies by provider and recognition of prior learning.More about our sources: How we check our facts
Occupations and industries on the national register
Occupations
Automotive Light Vehicle Mechanical Repair Technician
Industries
Automotive Service and Repair
Source: training.gov.auAs listed for AUR30620 on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education: the occupations and industry areas in the register's own taxonomy, shown exactly as written. They describe the course on the register; they are not a promise of a job or a pay level.More about our sources: How we check our facts

What you learn

To finish you complete 36 units: 20 core plus 16 electives. Units come from the official list for this course on the national register.

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AURACA101Respond to customer needs and enquiries in an automotive workplace
AURAEA002Follow environmental and sustainability best practice in an automotive workplace
AURAFA103Communicate effectively in an automotive workplace
AURASA102Follow safe working practices in an automotive workplace
AURETD101Diagnose and repair electronically controlled steering systems
AURETH011Depower and reinitialise hybrid electric vehicles
AURETH012Service and maintain electrical components in hybrid electric vehicles
AURETH017Work safely with hydrogen in the automotive industry
AURETH018Inspect and maintain hydrogen fuel cell system
AURETH101Depower and reinitialise battery electric vehicles
AURETH102Inspect and maintain battery electric vehicles
AURETR010Repair wiring harnesses and looms
AURETR011Install basic ancillary electrical systems and components
AURETR052Apply knowledge of Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
AURETR054Diagnose and repair Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and components in vehicles
AURETR112Test and repair basic electrical circuits
AURETR120Diagnose and repair network electronic control systems
AURETR122Diagnose and repair vehicle dynamic control systems
AURETR123Diagnose and repair spark ignition engine management systems
AURETR124Diagnose and repair compression ignition engine management systems
AURETR125Test, charge and replace batteries and jump-start vehicles
AURETR128Diagnose and repair instruments and warning systems
AURETR129Diagnose and repair charging systems
AURETR130Diagnose and repair starting systems
AURETR131Diagnose and repair ignition systems
AURETR132Diagnose and repair automotive electrical systems
AURETR143Diagnose and repair electronic body management systems
AURETR144Diagnose and repair integrated engine and transmission management systems
AURETR236Diagnose and repair electronically controlled suspension systems
AURETR249Scan and calibrate Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS)
AURETU103Service air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURETU104Diagnose and repair air conditioning and HVAC components
AURETU105Retrofit automotive air conditioning and HVAC systems
AURLTB103Diagnose and repair light vehicle hydraulic braking systems
AURLTD002Service and repair light vehicle lift assisted suspension systems
AURLTD101Select and install performance enhanced suspension system products
AURLTD104Diagnose and repair light vehicle steering systems
AURLTD105Diagnose and repair light vehicle suspension systems
AURLTD106Carry out light vehicle wheel alignment operations
AURLTE001Remove and install light vehicle engine assemblies
AURLTE102Diagnose and repair light vehicle engines
AURLTF101Diagnose and repair light vehicle mechanical fuel injection systems
AURLTF102Diagnose and repair light vehicle diesel fuel injection systems
AURLTJ111Select light vehicle wheels and tyres
AURLTJ202Remove, inspect, repair and refit light vehicle tyres
AURLTJ213Remove, inspect and refit light vehicle wheel and tyre assemblies
AURLTQ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle final drive assemblies
AURLTQ102Diagnose and repair light vehicle drive shafts
AURLTX101Diagnose and repair light vehicle manual transmissions
AURLTX102Diagnose and repair light vehicle automatic transmissions
AURLTX103Diagnose and repair light vehicle clutch systems
AURLTZ101Diagnose and repair light vehicle emission control systems
AURTTA009Carry out mechanical pre-repair operations
AURTTA017Carry out vehicle safety inspections
AURTTA104Carry out servicing operations
AURTTA105Select and use bearings, seals, gaskets, sealants and adhesives
AURTTA118Develop and carry out diagnostic test strategies
AURTTB013Machine brake drums and brake disc rotors
AURTTB015Assemble and fit braking system components
AURTTB101Inspect and service braking systems
AURTTC001Inspect and service cooling systems
AURTTC103Diagnose and repair cooling systems
AURTTD002Inspect and service steering systems
AURTTD004Inspect and service suspension systems
AURTTE104Inspect and service engines
AURTTF101Inspect and service petrol fuel systems
AURTTF102Inspect and service diesel fuel injection systems
AURTTF105Diagnose and repair engine forced-induction systems
AURTTF106Diagnose and repair petrol carburettor systems
AURTTJ111Balance wheels and tyres
AURTTK001Use and maintain measuring equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTK102Use and maintain tools and equipment in an automotive workplace
AURTTL003Install CNG fuel systems
AURTTL007Inspect and service LPG fuel systems
AURTTL009Install LPG fuel systems
AURTTL104Inspect and service LNG fuel systems
AURTTL105Diagnose and repair LNG fuel systems
AURTTL108Diagnose and repair LPG fuel systems
AURTTQ001Inspect and service final drive assemblies
AURTTQ103Inspect and service drive shafts
AURTTW001Carry out soft soldering techniques
AURTTX102Inspect and service manual transmissions
AURTTX103Inspect and service automatic transmissions
AURTTZ102Diagnose and repair exhaust systems
AURVTA104Inspect damaged vehicle systems and recommend repairs
AURVTW002Carry out oxyacetylene brazing of components
AURVTW018Carry out oxyacetylene welding, thermal heating and cutting
AURVTW101Carry out manual metal arc welding on components
AURVTW103Carry out advanced gas metal arc welding on vehicle body sections
AURVTW104Carry out tungsten inert gas welding
AURVTW109Carry out basic gas metal arc welding
Source: training.gov.auUnit list from the AUR30620 unit grid on training.gov.au, the national register of vocational education, current release. Core and elective packaging rules are set by the course; your provider confirms which electives they offer.More about our sources: How we check our facts

Who offers it

159 registered training providers can deliver this course. Pick your state to see local providers first, with everyone who can deliver there below. Or search a name. Each arrow opens the provider's page here, which links to their own website.

Aboard Training AustraliaBased in VIC · Registered since 2007→
Academics Australia Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2024→
Academy of The Northern Territory Tech Skills Pty LtdBased in NT · Registered since 2025→
Acro Business CollegeBased in NSW · Registered since 2020→
ACTOR'S COLLEGE OF THEATRE & TELEVISION PTY LTDBased in VIC · Registered since 2000→
Acumen Education Pty LtdBased in VIC · Registered since 2009→
Advanced Training Academy Pty LtdBased in NSW · Registered since 2022→
ALL TRADES AND COMPLIANCEBased in QLD · Registered since 2011→
Alliance CollegeBased in SA · Registered since 2002→
Allora CollegeBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→
AON INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE OF TRADESBased in SA · Registered since 2023→
Apeiro InstituteBased in WA · Registered since 2018→
APEX AUSTRALIA VOCATIONAL EDUCATIONBased in NSW · Registered since 2009→
ARTISTRY COLLEGE QUEENSLAND PTY LTDBased in QLD · Registered since 2026→
ASHTON COLLEGEBased in VIC · Registered since 2009→
Aspen CollegeBased in SA · Registered since 2019→
ATLAS COLLEGEBased in NSW · Registered since 2022→
AUSTEC COLLEGEBased in NSW · Registered since 2021→
AUSTIN INSTITUTE OF TRADES PTY LTDBased in VIC · Registered since 2023→
AUSTRA COLLEGEBased in SA · Registered since 2010→
Australia Institute of Business and TechnologyBased in QLD · Registered since 2015→
AUSTRALIAN CAREERS EDUCATIONBased in VIC · Registered since 2010→
Australian college of business and tradeBased in VIC · Registered since 2023→
Australian College Of Training & AssessmentBased in NSW · Registered since 2014→

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